TrackMania: Build to Race

 Wii
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 21, 2010
    100
    I wasn't a big fan of the series before, but I must confess : this Trackmania Wii simply blew me away, and really hooked me back up with this special type of racing game. The quality of this game is noticeable in almost every aspect of it, and it's easy to get addicted. With its particularly long solo mode, its build-it-yourself aspects, and its nice online play functionality, it seems that Trackmania Wii will become a favorite for many gamers. It's already one for me!
  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 21, 2010
    85
    Trackmania Wii is an exciting arcade racing game for Nintendo Wii. The gameplay is very funny but slightly hard for a less experienced player. In the end it's a must-have title for arcade racing fans.
  3. GamingXP
    Feb 21, 2011
    80
    If you are looking for a "different" racing game, you will definitely find it with Trackmania.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Oct 21, 2010
    80
    Frantic, thrilling, fast-paced. A classic Trackmania with a good control scheme and an impressive number of trials.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Oct 21, 2010
    80
    While the multiplayer has lost a considerable amount of its magic due to the much lower number of max players, everything else has been very well done: with over 150 tracks and the ability to create your own, achievements, and online multiplayer with up to five others, it captures the feeling of TrackMania perfectly, and will hopefully gain a completely new fan following.
  7. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Oct 21, 2010
    79
    An addictive racer with some nice frills, though all but the most dogged may be driven crazy.
  8. Impulsegamer
    Oct 21, 2010
    79
    The gameplay has been dumbed down a little from the PC game but it still works with the Wii controllers. Definitely a fun racing experience!
  9. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 21, 2010
    78
    The debut of TrackMania on the Nintendo Wii is not bad as someone would expect, indeed. The game comes with poor but fast graphics, hundreds of tracks, a good number of game modes (including a nice online multiplayer for up to six players), a powerful track editor and the chance to share tracks and ghosts with the community. Give it a try.
  10. Nintendo Gamer
    Oct 21, 2010
    76
    If you haven't gotten the PC version, you'll be pleasantly surprised by this on Wii - once you've got past the so-so early stages. [Oct 2010, p.52]
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  11. Meristation
    Oct 21, 2010
    75
    Trackmania Wii is a decent conversion of the best track editor ever. Creating and sharing you own tracks with you friends throught Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is just great and the single player mode offers lots of different challenges. It's an odd thing that the editor is not properly adapted to the Wii controller and there are too many loose ends. Anyway, one of the best racing games you can buy for your Wii.

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best Wii Game of 2011
39
#39 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2011

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Folstar
    Jul 20, 2011
    9
    Mixed" Critic REVIEWS of this game are laughably bad. Any difficulty spike can be skipped or appreciated as a challenge! Others call it theMixed" Critic REVIEWS of this game are laughably bad. Any difficulty spike can be skipped or appreciated as a challenge! Others call it the best on the system but give it a 6-7, which speaks more to their attitude toward the system than this game. ACTION: diversity of track types, modes, vehicles, and the Excitebikeriffic track editor mean this game will continue to entertain for a long time. CONTROLS: Dpad and Wii Wheel both work well. Sometimes the controls feel a little tight but with ever increasing difficulty of tacks this becomes a welcome problem. EXCITEBIKERIFFIC: Ignoring for a moment the Wiiware remake, playing Trackmania reminds me of the original NES Excitebike more than any other game I can think of. Quick and deceptively simple tracks along with the editor are nostalgia gold. The music is almost as catchy too… Full Review »
  2. NCL209
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    I grew up with this game and all I can say is, this game desperately needs more attention. Sure some of the tracks can be difficult, but II grew up with this game and all I can say is, this game desperately needs more attention. Sure some of the tracks can be difficult, but I like a good challenge, and I used to spend hours on the track editor making my own custom tracks. Plus the soundtrack is killer.… Full Review »
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